The Beatles White Album 1st Press Mono No Emi UK LP - No.0022011
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An original 1st pressing of the White Album on the UK Apple label from 1968. Matrix 1/1/1/1. Please note all labels hold the 'subject to resale in the UK' statement and none hold the EMI statement - this is indicative of the very very 1st iteration of the White Album. The heavy set vinyl comes housed in an original top-loading gatefold cover printed by Garrod & Lofthouse and is numbered "0022011". We have all four original high quality photos. We have one original lyric sheet. And two original black inner sleeves.
Vinyl (Ex/Ex-) In very nice condition and it really is a treat to see one of these early copies in such fine form. Under close inspection there are a few light marks per side. A thorough testing from beginning to end reveals a mostly EXCELLENT level of playback with a couple of deviations. Intros and inbetweens are quiet and the audio comes across with great clarity. Audio reproduction is very nice with great tonal balance and bags of detail. Interference is only minor and infrequent, but do expect a bit of static in the odd place. The deviations - a couple of clicks toward the end of Birthday and then a bit of interference in the intro to Martha which soon dissipates. A truly great album and this early copy really is a piece of history...
Cover (Vg) Please note the cover is exhibiting a bit of ageing now - but this is almost inevitable on these early white covers. It still retains great rigidity, but do expect a few creases and reasonable edge wear on the back top-edge. The interior is in superb condition. Text on the spine is still mostly readable. A very nice...very early example.
Photos (Ex+) The quality on these original photo is superb. Proper photo quality paper. Contrast and detail in the shots - superb. Faultless!
Lyric Sheet (Vg) A bit of ageing and a couple of splits [1X4inch & 1X5mm]. No major issues though.
Black Inners (Vg+) Nice condition - not tatty at all. One side split 3 inches. Small tear at central opening on one too.
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